About Erin Brown Conroy, M.A.
"An amazing woman..." - WGN Radio
"A calm and influential voice of reason..." - Defining Women Radio Show
"Wonderfully warm presence..." - LetsTalkKidsRadio.com
"Fresh and eloquent..." - Parenting magazine writer Tamekia Reece
"Refreshing and practical..." - WUBU Radio
"A treasure." - Tony Trupiano, The Tony Trupiano Show
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Erin's Professional Bio
Erin Brown Conroy is a Mom of 13 children by birth, marriage, and adoption and author of numerous books and materials on parenting and healthy living, including
- 20 Secrets to Success with Your Child; Wit and Wisdom from a Mom of 12 (2003, 2007)
- "My Kid is Driving Me Crazy"; 14 Realistic Expectations that Make Parenting Easier (2004)
- 40 Days to Balanced Parenting; How to Bring your Busy Life Back into Balance (2004)
- Miracle in the City of Angels; an International Adoption Story (2007)
- The TotallyFitMom.com “Life at Its Best!” Program, www.totallyfitmom.com
Erin Brown Conroy lives her passion, helping parents build healthy, strong families. As a professional educator, rehabilitation counselor, and coach, Erin has worked with interpersonal relationships for over 30 years in individual behavior, teaching and learning, child development and behavior, and family and interpersonal skills, as well as motivating and teaching leaders and individuals in the professional and corporate world.
Erin’s expertise has been quoted in literally hundreds of print publications, including Parenting and Parents magazines, newspapers such as the Chicago Tribune, Dallas Morning News, and Miami Herald and websites such as geoparent.com, iparenting.com, familyresource.com, and selfhelp.com (Click here to see the complete listing on the MEDIA EXPERIENCE page).
Erin Brown Conroy helps parents across North America though radio broadcasts, interviews, and personal coaching as a parenting and family relationship coach. Worldwide, from the UK to Australia to Canada to South Africa, Erin's practical advice and personal help guides moms and dads to more successful (and less stressful!) parenting (www.yourexpertparentingcoach.com).
Erin Brown Conroy contributes regularly to parenting websites and magazines and as a columnist, enjoying regular contact with stay-at-home moms through Jen Singer’s www.mommasaid.net and moms and dads through parenting magazines and publications.
Erin Brown Conroy hosts four websites for “niche audiences,” including a site for home schooling parents (www.yourhomeschoolinganswers.com), parents seeking personal consulting for developing a closer relationship with their child and gaining higher parenting skills (www.yourexpertparentingcoach.com), a site for Moms who want to lose weight, look great, and live with less stress (www.totallyfitmom.com), and a site that gives her book, 20 Secrets to Success with Your Child, away totally free for military families (www.giftformilitaryfamilies.com).
Erin Brown Conroy teaches in the Professional and Graduate Studies division at Cornerstone University as adjunct faculty in Leadership, Individual and Group Behavior, Motivation and Behavior, Conflict Management & Negotiation, Organizational Development, Strategic Management, Health and Wellness, and Writing. For Patrick Henry College in Virginia, Erin is the online Research & Writing instructor for students across the US and North America. Erin also teaches seminars and courses for adults, teens, and children on relationships, education, and learning and coaches a Young Writer's Group of aspiring teen authors.
Erin comes to the table with solid academic background and experience. Erin received her bachelor's degree in education (1981) and master's degree in rehabilitation (1991) from Western Michigan University. Her experience crosses a wide range of environments, from classroom instruction to one-on-one special education instruction to university instruction of adult leaders. As an expert in education and child development, Erin's served on professional and parent boards since the early 80's. A speaker to audiences for over 15 years, she continues to enjoy meeting people at conferences and workshops all across the nation.
Erin's a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC) and has consulted with families and their children since the late 1970's. She's a long-time member of the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD) and is actively involved in writing curriculum for all age levels. A member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SBCWI) and the American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW), Erin's writes young adult (YA) fiction, fantasy, chic lit, and mommy lit.
Erin connects with and inspires “special family and child populations” in personal speaking engagements, including adoptive families and professionals, educators, and home schooling families. Through workshops and websites, Erin encourages and motivates with practical ideas and insight.
Erin's credibility and expertise is grounded in the practical daily life as parent of 13 children ranging in age from six to 26, with personal experience regarding physical, emotional, and developmental challenges, adoption and attachment issues, single and step parenting questions, gifted children, ADHD, educational concerns, learning differences, and behavioral issues. Three of her children are by birth, two are step sons through her blended family, and eight of Erin’s children are adopted from various backgrounds, abilities, and cultures from around the world. Whether it's through speaking to audiences or helping families one-on-one, it's especially nice to have an "expert" with the higher level of credibility that comes through personal experience.
But more importantly, Erin relates in authentic, straightforward connection to every day people. Personal and clear communication, high motivation, and healthy practical living are what Erin’s all about.
Erin travels from Southwest Michigan, where she lives with her husband, Shawn, and 9 of their 13 children still living at home.